Identifying themselves as police officers, four gunmen carried out the home invasion about 7:15 a.m. in the 800 block of Castlemaine Court. Birmingham police spokesman Sgt. Johnny Williams Jr. said he wasn't sure how many victims were in the home at the time.

The group arrived at the home in a black Chevrolet Suburban. They fled the scene in the same Suburban, but also stole the victim's red Toyota Camry. Among the items stole were the keys to several Birmingham-area package stores owned by a victim.

The victim declined to comment to AL.com, but said he wasn't injured in the holdup. Williams said the only suspect description is that of four black males.

Birmingham police this afternoon released surveillance photos of both the SUV and the victim's stolen Camry. Authorities ask anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at 254-7777. Tips to Crimestoppers can remain anonymous and the organization offers up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.